Eduard XT197 - 1:35 M-109A wheel masks

Eduard XT197 mask set – road wheel masks for the M-109A model (Kinetic) in 1:35 scale

Eduard XT197 is a set of self-adhesive 1:35 masks for masking the rubber tyres of the road wheels during painting, tailored to the M-109A model from Kinetic. The masks are die-cut from yellow Kabuki masking paper, giving sharp edges without hand masking with tape. The kit is not included.

What's in the box:

• Sheet of self-adhesive masks made of yellow Kabuki masking paper shaped to the model road wheels
• Mask placement instructions

Set specifications:

• Scale: 1:35
• Catalogue number: XT197
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: M-109A from Kinetic
• Accessory type: road wheel masks
• Material: yellow Kabuki masking paper, machine-cut

Road wheel masks – even edges on the rubber tyres

This set contains self-adhesive masks shaped to the model road wheels, letting you paint the rubber tyres separately from the hubs. The masks are die-cut from yellow Kabuki masking paper, giving a sharp, even boundary between the metal hub and the rubber without freehand painting.

The masks are applied to the wheels, the tyre or hub colour is airbrushed, and the masks are removed once dry. The set greatly speeds up one of the more tedious steps in painting a vehicle.

About the vehicle – M109 - American 155 mm self-propelled howitzer:

The M109 is an American tracked 155 mm self-propelled howitzer, introduced into service in 1963. The howitzer armament is housed in a rotating turret set on a lightly armoured, welded aluminium-alloy hull. The design combines heavy artillery firepower with mobility that lets it accompany armoured and mechanised units and change firing positions quickly.

The M109 has seen numerous upgrade variants (including A1, A2, A3, A5 and the A6 "Paladin" and the latest A7). Successive versions received longer barrels, increased range, improved ammunition and fire-control and navigation systems. The howitzer was widely exported and remains one of the most widely used self-propelled artillery platforms in the world. The individual variants differ in barrel length, weight, crew and electronic equipment.

Original specifications (M109 - American 155 mm self-propelled howitzer):

• Hull length: approx. 6.2 m
• Overall length: approx. 6.6-9.1 m (varies by version)
• Width: approx. 3.15 m
• Height: approx. 3.28 m
• Combat weight: approx. 24-29 t (varies by version)
• Crew: 4-6 (varies by version)
• Armament: 155 mm howitzer; 12.7 mm machine gun
• Armour: aluminium alloy
• Engine: Detroit Diesel 8V71T diesel, 405 hp
• Top speed: approx. 56 km/h
• Production: from 1963

About the manufacturer – Eduard:

Eduard is a Czech manufacturer of scale model kits and modelling accessories, established in 1989 and based in Obrnice. Besides plastic kits, the company offers an extensive range of upgrade accessories: photo-etched parts, resin components, decals and painting masks. Eduard masks are die-cut from yellow Kabuki masking paper and designed either for specific models or as universal marking sheets, making painting easier and shortening finishing work.